Knock You Naked Brownies – Gooey Caramel Delight
These Knock You Naked Brownies are rich, gooey, and filled with caramel layers that melt into fudgy chocolate. Beginner-friendly and irresistibly delicious, this recipe guarantees a crowd-pleasing treat you’ll make again and again.
Ingredients
- 1 box 15.25 oz German chocolate cake mix (Duncan Hines recommended)
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk for caramel
- 1/2 cup salted butter melted
- 60 whole caramels unwrapped
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix cake mix, pecans, 1/3 cup evaporated milk, and melted butter until thick.
- Press half the mixture into the pan and bake for 8–10 minutes.
- Melt caramels with 1/2 cup evaporated milk in a double boiler until smooth.
- Pour caramel over baked layer and sprinkle evenly with chocolate chips.
- Flatten remaining dough into a square on parchment and place on top of caramel layer.
- Bake 20–25 minutes, until set. Cool completely, then refrigerate for several hours.
- Dust with powdered sugar, cut into squares, and enjoy.
Notes
For clean cuts, chill the Knock You Naked Brownies fully before slicing. For a fun twist, sprinkle flaky sea salt over the caramel layer before baking.
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Calories: 380
Carbohydrates: 52g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 25mg
Sodium: 280mg
Sugar: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Calories: 380
Carbohydrates: 52g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 25mg
Sodium: 280mg
Sugar: 38g
Fiber: 2g